Crafting, particularly soap-making; I'd like to learn to repurpose furniture, singing, hiking
Lynn Foster
Teacher
McMinnville,TN
Summary
Nurturing Christian teacher with 25 years of experience working with children of multiple ages through employment in both schools and childcare programs, church leadership, Scouts, and homeschool co-op directorships. Detail-oriented planner with talent for cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to not only academic growth but also building a solid foundation for Christ. Advanced verbal and written communication skills for delivery of quality instruction and creation of positive learning environment for all students. Experienced in use of technology to supplement traditional classroom delivery. Improves student engagement by facilitating interactive and collaborative use of classroom devices, digital curriculum and assessments for learning. Supports Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Styles of Learning as best practice for young children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Warren County School District
McMinnville , TN
2019.08 - 2022.05
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Instructed up to 23 students individually and in groups on ELA/math subjects.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Second Grade Teacher
Covenant Academy
Morrison , TN
2018.08 - 2019.05
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Taught up to 23 students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Lead Preschool Teacher
West Wizards Employee Daycare
McMinnville , TN
2016.06 - 2017.07
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Developed children's curiosity and knowledge through learning centers and play-based learning activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
- Assisted and supervised 11 children through entire school day.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education k
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 2021.10 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA 2015.01 - 2017.02
Skills
Technology integration
undefinedAccomplishments
I have written a children's book and a few poetry books. I love to teach children to enjoy reading and writing! I was interviewed and featured in a few homeschooling books many years ago, and worked for a then-popular homeschooling magazine and blog way back in the mid 2000's. My pay was free homeschooling materials and educational supplies.
I also spent one year teaching Asian children English online through a company called VipKid. That was a fun and interesting experience as I had around 40 different aged students from pre-k to 6th all in Beijing. They were 13 hours ahead of me and we had classes on camera every day. It was a great cultural experience for me.
I put myself through college as an adult while raising my three children and working multiple side jobs to make ends meet while my hubby recovered from sickness and time off work. And I graduated with honors.
Affiliations
Christ Community Church
Certification
TN Practitioner License, prek-3
Interests
Singing karaoke (badly), writing, hiking, soap-making, crafting.
I taught myself how to make lye soap years ago. I have recently gotten back into it and would like to make those beautiful artisan soaps that I see online. I find having hobbies very therapeutic.
Timeline
TN Practitioner License, prek-3
2022-08
Master of Arts - Elementary Education k
Western Governors University
2021.10 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Warren County School District
2019.08 - 2022.05
Second Grade Teacher
Covenant Academy
2018.08 - 2019.05
Lead Preschool Teacher
West Wizards Employee Daycare
2016.06 - 2017.07
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
2015.01 - 2017.02
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